2026-2027 New Position

Primary Purpose:

Lead and coordinate Annual, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, ensure all required documentation is accurately completed, and monitor compliance with state and federal regulations. Support effective communication among parents, teachers, and school staff.  Ensure that Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) are implemented with fidelity to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate in Special Education

Master’s degree preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of state and federal laws for educating students with disabilities

Understanding of the individual needs of students with disabilities

Ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff

Ability to implement policies and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

5 years of teaching students with disabilities and participation in ARD meetings

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management

1. Coordinate and/or assist in scheduling Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee meetings, including establishing clear agendas, determining appropriate time allocations, and setting meeting norms to promote effective collaboration.
2. Facilitate ARD committee meetings using structured facilitation strategies to ensure productive dialogue, equitable participation, conflict resolution, and focus on student-centered decision-making.
3. Ensure compliance with all federal and state timelines and procedural safeguards related to ARD committee functions.
4. Maintain ongoing, systematic communication between special and general education staff with respect to ARD decisions, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), student accommodations, instructional planning, and progress monitoring.
5. Review ARD documentation and related records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and correction of clerical errors prior to finalization. Communicate identified errors or missing components to appropriate staff and enable timely corrections that maintain compliance.
6. Support student achievement by ensuring the delivery of special education services and instruction in alignment with each student’s IEP.
7. Conduct systematic audits of IEPs and ARD paperwork to ensure procedural compliance and alignment with legal requirements.
8. Ensure that all procedural safeguards, notices, and required forms are issued within mandated timelines.
9. Establish an efficient system to track due dates of reevaluations, annual ARDs, amendments, and progress reports to prevent lapses in compliance.
10. Ensure student progress is evaluated on a regular, systematic basis and findings are used to make decisions to improve program effectiveness as it relates to specific student needs. Offer and implement changes when warranted.

Instructional Support

11. Support the district’s student management policies and behavioral expectations as they relate to students receiving special education services.
12. Design and deliver training and orientation for new staff regarding ARD procedures, compliance requirements, and effective IEP implementation practices.
13. Provide ongoing coaching and professional learning opportunities to build staff capacity in implementing special education processes, instructional best practices, and IEP requirements with fidelity. Provide technical guidance on ARD procedures, compliance expectations, and effective IEP development and implementation.
14. Partner with campus administrators and instructional staff to promote collaborative problem-solving and continuous improvement in services for students with disabilities.

Communication and Community Relations

15. Establish and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with principals, teachers, staff, and families to support high-quality services for students with disabilities.
16. Serve as liaison for parents in matters related to evaluation, eligibility, ARD processes, and IEP development.
17. Promote a shared understanding of the district’s mission and goals for special education by equipping staff with the knowledge and tools necessary to ensure collective responsibility for student achievement.

Compliance, Policy, Reports, and Law

18. Compile, maintain, and submit all required reports, documentation, and records in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.
19. Monitor compliance with all federal and state timelines related to evaluations, ARD meetings, IEP implementation, progress reporting, and annual reviews.
20. Verify that required documentation is properly completed, signed, and filed in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines.
21. Adhere to the ethical guidelines of professionals within the public school setting.
22. Comply with all policies established by federal laws, state regulations, State Board of Education rules, and local board policies.

Other

23. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
24. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds)

Environment: Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Contract Days: 192 days

Salary: Pay Grade 1: $54,844-$73,190, commensurate with experience

Health Benefits: LISD contributes to an employee's TRS Health Coverage.  Please refer to the LISD Teacher Salary Scale for current contribution levels.